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Tuesday's local roundup, results: Northborough, Hudson roll in Legion play
Baseball American Legion Northborough 17, Northbridge 0: Will Mahoney hurled one-hit ball over five innings, Joe Russell was 4 for 4 with a double, three runs and two RBIs, and Zach Meehl (2 for 3) homered, scored three runs and drove in two for host Post 234 (6-8). ...
Will it rain on Fourth of July in Massachusetts? Here’s what we know
Some Fourth of July celebrations have already been dampened by rain, rescheduling firework shows in some cities and towns across Massachusetts. So, what does the Independence Day forecast look like?. There is a chance of rain on Thursday afternoon and evening for a majority of the state, the National Weather...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Final $1 million scratch ticket prize claimed Monday
The final $1 million prize for the scratch ticket game “Double your Money” was claimed in Massachusetts Monday. The ticket was purchased at Rx3 Energy in Salem. There was a 1 in 3,024,000 odds in winning the grand prize and it was the final grand prize ticket. However, there are still six unclaimed $2,000 prize winning tickets left.
Rewind: What's up with Mass.'s liquor laws?
Team Common is currently working on our transition to a weekly show. We’ll be back this summer with new episodes. In the meantime, here’s one from our archives. New Englanders are known for having a buttoned up rule or two, including around alcohol (we're looking at you, happy hour ban). And it's not uncommon to hear some of our region’ s founding colonizers, the Puritans, getting blame for that. But how involved were the Puritans in shaping our current rules around liquor, really?
Jacob Hiatt Magnet adds STEAM lab with hopes to 'ignite curiosity' among students
WORCESTER — About 150 volunteers from Worcester Public Schools, AbbVie and Heart of America recently teamed up to refurbish Jacob Hiatt Magnet School's library into a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math lab. The day, June 26, was full of repainting walls, unloading supplies and assembling all necessary equipment.
Mass. teen honored for saving 5-year-old from drowning in condo pool
ACTON, Mass. — A 19-year-old lifeguard is being commended for her quick action in saving a 5-year-old boy who sunk to the bottom of a pool at Massachusetts condominium. Alison Mammola was working as a lifeguard at the Bellows Farms condominium on Sunday, June 23, when a 5-year-old boy lost his flotation devices and sunk to the bottom of the 9-foot end of the pool.
Worcester police searching for 60-year-old woman missing since Friday
Amanda Pearce, 60, was last seen wearing black pants, a black shirt, and a black baseball cap. Worcester police are asking for the public’s help locating a 60-year-old woman who has been missing since Friday. Amanda Pearce was last seen on June 28 wearing black pants, a black shirt,...
Non-profit helps Latine small businesses owners thrive in Massachusetts
RANDOLPH - A woman who immigrated from Guatemala is now living the American dream with her successful day care in Randolph, Massachusetts."My business was one of the 'businesses of the year' last year as a home-based family day care, and I feel so proud of that," Dora Aguilar told WBZ-TV.But it wasn't always so rosy. Aguilar had her first child four years after moving to Massachusetts in 1994 and immediately struggled to find day care. Amid that difficulty, the former teacher had her "a-ha" moment."If I know exactly how to work with kids, how to do this, why am I...
Single family residence in Sudbury sells for $4.3 million
The spacious property located at 28 Paddock Way in Sudbury was sold on June 13, 2024. The $4,300,000 purchase price works out to $618 per square foot. The house, built in 2012, has an interior space of 6,958 square feet. This two-story house provides a generous living space with its five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. On the exterior, the home features a gable roof design constructed with asphalt roofing. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home includes an attached two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements. The property encompasses a generous 4.8-acre of land.
Police investigating after dead turtle left outside home of Turtleboy blogger’s parents
The same day Karen Read’s trial ended in a hung jury, someone left a grisly surprise for Turtleboy blogger Aidan Kearney’s parents. ’s murder trial was locked in on Monday’s mistrial declaration and the subsequent announcement that the lead Massachusetts State Police investigator on the case had been relieved of his duties.
July 4, 2024: Here’s where to watch fireworks near Westford
WESTFORD — Westford may not see fireworks this year, but several displays are just a short drive away. Tewksbury – July 2 at 9:30 p.m. at 286 Livingston St. Andover – July 3 at 9:30 p.m. at Andover High School, 80 Shawsheen Rd. Lawrence – July 3...
Harvard Women’s Ice Hockey Excels Academically with 21 ECAC All-Academic Spots
21 Harvard women's ice hockey student-athletes have earned spots on the ECAC All-Academic Team, with a 95% percentage, the highest since at least 2010. Rose O'Connor was recognized as the team's top scholar-athlete, while Shannon Hollands and Eva Dorr each received their third ECAC honor. 21 Harvard women's ice hockey...
Worcester Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Drug and Machinegun Possession
A Worcester man, previously indicted on firearm offenses, has received a sentence exceeding six years for charges that include drug distribution and possession of a machinegun. Jose Rivera, 24, stood before U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman on Friday, June 28, 2024, and was handed down 75 months in federal prison followed by a three-year supervised release, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Dijak booked for Beyond Wrestling’s Americanrana ’24
Donovan Dijak is set for his first independent match since his WWE contract expired last week. The 37-year-old will return to the independent scene this Thursday at Beyond Wrestling’s Americanrana ‘24 event against Aaron Rourke. Dijak began his career in 2013 and was signed by WWE four years...
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